>From: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
>I plan on removing the exhaust pipe transmission hanger to reduce pressure
>on the exhaust flange gasket.
I wouldn't recommend doing that. The later exhaust manifolds are
prone to cracking. I think the weight of the cat is partially to
blame. I believe that this clamp is designed to take some of the
stress off of the manifold.
Interestingly enough, I had to remove and replace my manifolds this
weekend. As usual I have no trouble removing the lower, inside
bolts as there is just enough room for a 9/16 open end, offset
wrench. I wonder if I got lucky with production tolerances being
just large enough on my car to make this job relatively straight
forward. (Of course my back aches for the next two days)
Greg Rowe
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